CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Relief International
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 27 Feb 2015

Position: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate (areas in bold will be emphasized): Community Development and Participation, Social Science/Anthropology/Gender Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Law, National and/or International fisheries “Codes of Conduct” Management Agreement Development and Implementation, Natural Resource Subsidy Management, Property Rights Management, Strengthened Enforcement Capacity and Judicial Systems, Transboundary Water Resources/Water Rights, etc.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to institutional strengthening and capacity building water program issues.
• Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
• Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.
• Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
• Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

• Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree(s) relevant to the position summary as follows:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
• Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
• Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

• Number of years of relevant technical experience
• Degrees
• Number of years of experience in International Development
• Countries worked in and number of years in the following regions:
• Africa
• Asia
• Latin America
• Middle East
• Other
• Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:
• Language
• Speaking Proficiency Level
• Reading Proficiency Level
• Writing Proficiency
• Level 0 - No Proficiency
• Level 1 - Elementary Proficiency
• Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
• Level 3 - Professional working proficiency
• Level 4 - Full professional proficiency
• Level 5 - Native or bilingual proficiency

How to apply:

Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=597

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Mali
Closing date: 28 Oct 2014

COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals to establish and implement the USAID/Mali Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) “PLATFORM” to support the USAID/Mali’s management information capacity building needs, facilitate program management decisions, and shape long-term strategic direction and decision-making. The primary objective of the contract is to establish and implement an M&E platform that will provide USAID/Mali with continued services in performance monitoring, verification, and impact and performance evaluations. Additionally, the contractor will conduct assessments, special studies, and surveys that will help inform the design of individual activities and/or larger projects

POSITION SUMMARY

The Capacity Building and Training Specialist is responsible for organizing and managing the training and mentoring activities for USAID Mission Staff and implementing partners. S/he will develop systems, capacity, and ownership of local partners and the timely achievement of related indicators, performance criteria, and benchmarks through customized training activities. In addition, will work closely with the COP to coach USAID Mission Staff and implementing partners in gathering, analyzing, and assessing data and information to measure program performance and impact. Will take direction from the CoP.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Capacity Building and Training Specialist Responsible must have:

• Master’s or higher university degree in relevant subject areas including statistics, economics, international development, public policy, or business administration;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in designing and implementing capacity building projects, preferably in West Africa; prior experience in Mali preferred;
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience implementing monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Demonstrated knowledge of development and maintenance of M&E systems, including indicator development, data collection and analysis, data validation and audits, and performance reporting;
• Prior utilization of Geographic Information System (GIS), web-based reporting and database management, a plus;
• Excellent facilitation and team management skills;
• Familiarity of Malian development challenges, a plus;
• Prior experience in post-conflict reconstruction zones preferred;
• Excellent written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French preferred

How to apply:

Please submit all application materials along with three references at https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/.

Any questions please contact yinanli [AT] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Labour Organization
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 21 Oct 2014

Joint Programme for Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery

PPP consultancy services for local government PPP capacity development in Somalia

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Job Title:International PPP specialist

Duty Station:Somalia (Hargeisa and Garowe, Somalia)

Duration of assignment:Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

Background

Public Private Partnerships (PPP) provide a feasible option for national and local governments across Somalia to cope with increasing demands for basic public services despite tight financial and budgetary constraints. Infrastructure requirements to provide safe water, roads, waste services, for example, require sizeable investment, expertise and organizational knowledge. These are some of the stock of ‘capital’ that the private sector can bring to a public private partnership.

Different forms of PPP demonstrate how effective combinations of private and public financing and enterprise can significantly strengthen service provision and improve the wellbeing of people in urban and rural cities and towns. Not all features of PPP’s are well appreciated or understood, however, resulting in some project difficulties or under tapped potential.

PPP bring multiple benefits and risks to the stakeholders involved. Private companies can benefit from profitable investments and operations. Some other benefits to local councils are transfers of technology, employment benefits, and capacity building. However, there are operational, political and financial risks that are borne by central/local governments and the private companies involved in PPP - underlying the need for an appropriate legal, policy and regulatory environment with consistent rules and processes, new forms of contracting and financing, that will ensure credibility and financial sustainability for the partners.

There is general agreement that the PPP approach to public service provision requires a high level and diversity of expertise from the partners. Capacity building of the authorities in charge of the process will have to come in various ways and forms, as the requirements and levels of expertise show a significant variation across local councils in Somaliland and Puntland.

It is in this context that ILO under the auspices of the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and in partnership with UN Habitat and UNICEF are embarking on a capacity development programme with the purpose of increasing the capacity of central and local governments to promote, develop, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for infrastructure development and the provision of basic services.

By and large public-private partnerships have been conceived and implemented in Somaliland and Puntland without an overall policy framework for PPPs. This was possible because of the vacuum created following the collapse of central government in 1991 and public authority during and immediately after civil conflict in the country. With renewed peace and reconstruction and ongoing efforts aimed at developing the legal and regulatory framework for private sector development, there is an opportunity to engage private sector participation in service delivery.

In saying that, the legal framework for PPP in Somaliland and Puntland remains underdeveloped. Whilst a recently drafted PPP policy is in the stages of Parliamentary approval in Puntland, the present legal frameworks lack in provisions that would regulate with sufficient precision and clarity the development of PPP projects throughout all its phases. Another barrier in developing the PPPs is the lacking capacity of local/central authorities both in developing framework and in implementing the PPP projects. Even though several projects that can be qualified as PPP have or are being developed in both Somaliland and Puntland, still PPP development is only at its beginning, as representatives from authorities are lacking in knowledge, skills and abilities. The first important activity to overcome this barrier is to strengthen the training capacity of national consultants, academia and key government personnel regarding PPP development.

Objective

To build the capacity of central and local governments to promote, develop, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for infrastructure development and the provision of basic services at the local level.

The following are envisaged:

1. Enhanced capacity of municipalities and government agencies will improve the efficiency and quality of public services and infrastructure through private sector participation;
2. Increased PPP awareness and capacity of municipalities to create and implement PPPs while improving local governance practices; and
3. Capacity for improving existing or implementation pilot PPP projects in key sectors by providing technical assistance to selected municipalities in all phases of development, from initial concept through the transparent, and competitive tendering process.

Deliverables

The Consultant will deliver the following outputs of the assignment:

Output 1: Assessment of local government PPP in Somalia

Conduct an assessment of existing local government PPP as the basis for identifying and addressing weaknesses in current PPP projects in Somalia. The assessment will:

1.Describe the status of municipal PPPs in selected sectors, mainly water and solid waste, in Somaliland, Puntland and Mogadishu;

1. Illustrate the benefits or potential risks that such municipal PPPs represent;

3.Highlight the key issues and challenges faced by PPP stakeholders and to gauge the potential for private sector participation in managing and delivering municipal PPP projects;

4.Make recommendations, including on necessary institutional arrangements, legislative and regulatory requirements to support PPPs in LG service delivery; describe strategies with an accompanied action plan that can be pursued by local and government to enhance PPPs efficiency and leveraging private sector capital, where required.

Methodology to be adopted to assess PPP practices at the local level:

a) Review existing literature from UN agencies participating in Joint Programme on Local Governance, e.g. sector studies in water and solid waste management, review of PPP in Somaliland and Puntland, PPP policy documents, evaluation of PPP projects, etc.;

b) Gather secondary data and undertake primary research, gathering insights from practitioners in PPP projects, through a number of primary interviews and focus group discussions.

c) Prepare the assessment draft report and recommendations (detailing findings under and recommendations as per 1-4 above)

d) Conduct a workshop to:

· Discuss the assessment findings

· Discuss potentials, issues and challenges faced by stakeholders in adopting and implementing PPPs;

· Discuss PPP service delivery models for large and small municipalities;

· Discuss recommendations, strategies and accompanied action plan that can be pursued by local and government to enhance PPPs efficiency and leveraging private sector capital, where required.

Deliverables

1. Draft assessment report detailing points 1-4 outlined above
2. Workshop reports
3. Final assessment report with recommendations and detailed local government PPP strategy and action plan.

Output 2: Build PPP competencies in local government and private sector

1. Develop a PPP competency assessment tool
2. Assess competencies in local government and private sector to implement PPP projects, which is often recognised as a major hurdle in uptake of PPP model; and
3. Develop PPP skills and competency framework for PPP stakeholders.
4. Develop training material. Taking note of/building on/revising the PPP guide and training guidelines already developed by the ILO Somalia programme.
5. Conduct PPP Training of Trainers focusing on public/private institutions that will provide and deliver PPP capacity development programmes in designing and implementing PPP projects in Somaliland, Puntland Mogadishu. In order to achieve the objective, the PPP Specialist is expected to carry out the highest level services to assure that as a result of their work the participants:

a) Will possess knowledge on:

· PPP concept - rationale of PPP, characteristics, principles and constraints, types and schemes, area of use, contractual options, problems in developing and sustaining successful PPPs, PPP perspectives and trends, etc.;

· PPP environment - key features required for legal, regulatory, institutional and policy environment at central and local level, etc.;

· PPP project development and implementation - description, phases, components, functional and technical issues, decision making process, performance terms, financial and commercial issues, project appraisal and assessment, project management, contract conditions and negotiations, reporting, communication, etc.; The most appropriate teaching approaches, techniques and methods for PPP trainings.(priory focus will be on PPP service delivery models in the water and solid waste sectors)

Note:

So far PPP across Somalia have not followed due process, bringing into question the lack of rigorous assessments and analysis as the lynchpin of viable PPP projects. It is imperative that the capacity development programme incorporates the following:

· PPP concepts, rationale and contractual options;

· Project appraisal and feasibility studies

· Project finance and investment analysis

· Procurement process

· Community and stakeholder relations

· Contract management

Deliverables:

1. Report outlining the PPP competency tool to assess capacities required to implement LG PPPs and detailing findings on PPP competencies in local/central government and private sector.
2. Report defining the PPP skills and competency framework defining key requirements and how these may be developed.
3. Local government PPP guidelines, training programme developed and training manual, materials and tools.
4. Training report.

Organizational Setting

The consultant will work in both Hargeisa and Garowe under the technical supervision of the ILO LED Technical Adviser and supported by the LED Officers, and operational support will be provided by the ILO Programme Officers in Hargeisa and Garowe. The consultant shall consult with the JPLG partner agencies JPLG in particular UN Habitat and UNICEF during the assignment.

Inputs

The Project Team will provide the consultant with the necessary information and materials for fulfilment of tasks and will facilitate the necessary meetings.

Qualifications and skills required

Education:PhD/Master degree in Economics, Public finance, Public Administrative Reform or Public Administration or related discipline.

Experience:

· At least 10 years of overall work/professional experience in the field of PPP frameworks development, setting up or implementing PPP projects;

· At least 10 years of working experience in training/teaching on PPP development;

· Experience of work in a related to PPP field in (post)conflict countries, will be an asset.

Abilities:

· Strong communication skills, to develop methodical and training materials;

· Excellent analytical skills and strong commitment to sharing expertise and experience in order to develop capacity of others, and work as a member/advisor of a team;

· Able to work effectively in an environment where systems do not exist or function as they should;

· A high standard of written and spoken English is essential;

· Good PC skills, ability to use Internet browsers.

Personal qualities:Responsibility, punctuality and self-discipline.

Proposal Contents and Evaluation Criteria

All interested candidates will submit the following documents as part of their proposal:

1. Technical proposal (not to exceed 10 pages) - the technical proposal should reflect how the consulting firm will undertake all of the tasks in the TOR
2. Financial budget (with explanation of line items)
3. Appendices

· one page cv of up to five key personnel proposed for the consultancy

· one page general profile of consultants who will be conducting the field-work

· 2-3 page capability statement

1. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

· Proposed personnel (50%) (ability to address different areas)

· Technical proposal (25%)

· Corporate capability (25%)

How to apply:

All Proposals should be sent via email to: hrsomalia@ilo.org with the subject title: “PPP consultancy services for local government PPP capacity development in Somalia” no later than 21^st October 2014 11:59 PM EAT.

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

Capacity Development Specialist, South Africa

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Capacity Development Specialist for an upcoming three-year program in South Africa building the capacity of five local PEPFAR partner organizations to implement economic strengthening initiatives alongside their HIV prevention education programs. The program will target youth (ages 15-24) in Gauteng and KZN. The Program Manager will provide leadership, supervision, technical guidance, and representation for all program activities. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program and is anticipated to begin October 2014. Specifically, the Capacity Development Specialist will lead efforts of the ASPIRES Technical Assistance project in the design and implementation of training activities, and will also lead efforts to identify capacity development needs of the Implementing Partners (IPs) to implement and support ES activities with their CBO partners and target populations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the design and implementation of the training activities with the five ASPIRES Implementing Partners including support in integrating ES training and activities into existing HIV prevention education curricula and activities
• Work with ASPIRES technical specialists and partners in developing, implementing, and supporting TOT programs and materials
• Work with relevant stakeholders and partners to integrate ES messaging into HIV prevention curricula and HIV messaging into ES curricula
• Identify organizational capacity development needs of IPs to integrate ES activities into HIV Prevention Education work and provide support in implementing ES activities
• Work with the program manager and targeted IPs/CBOs to develop customized three-year strategic plans
• Conduct planning sessions with each IP/CBO to develop capacity development plans (CDPs) outlining ES capacity development needs as well as how ES activities will be integrated into programming
• Work with M&E specialist to monitor implementation of CDPs

Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience developing and implementing trainings, preferably working with local organizations with a focus on youth in economic strengthening, livelihoods and HIV and AIDS prevention education
• An understanding of different learning needs and approaches for youth of different ages and adults
• At least five years’ experience working with local organizations developing strategic plans, identifying organizational capacity development needs, developing capacity development plans and supporting local organizations in achieving capacity development plan outcomes
• Experience implementing USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred; PEPFAR experience useful
• Master's degree in a relevant subject area preferred; Bachelor's degree and additional years of experience accepted
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, required.

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55564361D43515B7E59192F77571B6300627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women encouraged to apply. EOE.

South African local candidates are encouraged to apply, no ex-pat allowances offered.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
For more information and to apply online visit www.Counterpart.org

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Capacity Development Specialist (CDS) for an anticipated four-year, USAID/Naatal Mbay project in Senegal. The project’s goal is to increase the agricultural sector’s contribution to economic growth through an inclusive, private sector-led value chain approach, supported by three key components: (a) increase agriculture productivity in the rice, maize and millet sectors; (b) improve agriculture markets; and (c) strengthen the agriculture policy environment. The CDS will be responsible for the provision and oversight of organizational capacity development (OCD) technical direction to local civil society organization (CSO) groups including sub-grantees. S/he will be responsible for maintaining excellence in our technical capacity building activities, providing training essential to strengthening the value chain’s component organizations, cooperative groups, processors, input suppliers etc., and linking them more fully with local organizations and small holder farmers to ensure a more robust overall supply chains for rice, maize and millet. The CDS will also ensure effective communication among the implementing partners, government actors and communities on capacity development opportunities and ongoing trainings. This position will work in close collaboration with the Value Chains Specialist to coordinate actions and trainings to link smallholder farmers to rice maize and millet markets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the identification of strategic needs and approaches to agricultural value chain capacity building.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to the value chain’s component organizations, cooperative groups, suppliers, input providers and other local CSOs on organizational development efforts.
• Oversee the administration of organizational capacity assessments of the value chain’s component organizations and cooperative groups and develop capacity development plans focusing on areas including but not limited to: financial management, procurement, human resources, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, outreach and communication.
• Work with program staff, consultants and trainers to deliver high quality training, technical assistance and mentoring to the value chains’ component organizations, local cooperative groups, suppliers, input providers, buyers and producers.
• Facilitate local organization outreach to, cooperation and linkages between small holder farmers to improve supply chains for rice, maize and millet.
• Ensure Counterpart’s OCD best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.
• Ensure that gender is integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
• Leverage and enhance existing strengths within the value chain’s component organizations, cooperative groups and local CSOs, facilitating synergistic opportunities to learn from each other’s effective strategies.
• Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partner(s), civil society, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
• Facilitate communication between implementing partners, government officials, and communities and private enterprises to foster additional support for agricultural market capacities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in business management, anthropology, or other similar social sciences.
• A minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in civil society strengthening, including capacity development; organizational development and community mobilization.
• A strong background in civil society-related training and facilitation in one or more of the aforementioned fields.
• Prior experience in and knowledge of Senegalese agricultural markets, preferably rice, maize and/or millet.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with cooperative groups, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• English and French fluency required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Civil Society Organization (CSO) Capacity Development Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. The position will report to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for the provision and oversight of organizational capacity development (OCD) technical direction to local CSO groups, including sub-grantees. The CSO Capacity Development Specialist will work closely with Intermediate Service Organization (ISO) Managers, as well as manage the grants program. The Capacity Development Specialist will be responsible for maintaining excellence in our technical capacity building activities with local organizations and will ensure effective communication among the implementing partners, government actors and communities. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the identification of strategic needs and approaches to civil society capacity building.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to sub-grantees, ISOs and other local CSOs on organizational development efforts.
• Mentor and track development of ISOs as centers for capacity development, training, and other technical assistance for local CSOs.
• Oversee the administration of organizational capacity assessments of local CSOs and development of capacity development plans focusing on areas including but not limited to: policy analysis/advocacy, coalition building, sustainability, financial management, procurement, human resources, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and outreach and communications.
• Work with program staff, consultants and trainers to deliver high quality training, technical assistance and mentoring to local CSOs.
• Ensure Counterpart’s OCD best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.
• Ensure gender is integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
• Leverage and enhance existing strengths within CSOs, facilitating opportunities to learn from each other’s effective strategies.
• Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports and online Knowledge Management portal.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partner(s), civil society, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate interdisciplinary subject, such as human development, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in the civil society development field, preferably in an international context.
• Demonstrated success establishing and operationalizing ISOs.
• Experience engaging civil society and government institutions to collaborate on common issues.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s political context.
• Excellent knowledge of Morocco’s civil society challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Ability to give effective presentations and write technical reports.
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, government, and other individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Government Capacity Development Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Government Capacity Development Specialist will work collaboratively with key partner government bodies to design and implement a robust capacity building program for partner government stakeholders at various levels, using international resources. The Government Capacity Development Specialist will be responsible for maintaining excellence in our technical capacity building activities with government partners and will ensure effective communication among the implementing partners, CSOs, and communities. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the identification of strategic needs and approaches to government capacity building.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to key government stakeholders, including Ministries, members of Parliament, and local municipalities, on capacity development efforts.
• Track development of government bodies to engage with citizens, develop and implement public policy, and ensure good governance and transparency.
• Work with program staff, consultants and trainers to deliver high quality training, technical assistance and mentoring to partner government stakeholders.
• Ensure Counterpart’s best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.
• Ensure gender is integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
• Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports and online Knowledge Management portal.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partner(s), civil society, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate interdisciplinary subject, such as human development, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in the civil society and governance development field, preferably in an international context.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working with governments at local and national levels on capacity building, such as good governance and legislative strengthening.
• Demonstrated success supporting government capacity to engage citizens in the public policy process, to draft and analyze legislation, and to strengthen good governance mechanisms.
• Experience engaging civil society and government institutions to collaborate on common issues.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s political context.
• Excellent knowledge of Morocco’s civil society challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Ability to give effective presentations and write technical reports.
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, government, and other individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues among government stakeholders.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

OVERVIEW: Through the Leadership, Management and Sustainability Program and the West Africa Leadership and Management Strengthening Project Associate Award, USAID and Management Sciences for Health (MSH) worked closely from 2011-2013 with the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to strengthen their leadership and management capacities to be a more visible leader for health matters in West Africa.

WAHO is the specialized health institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and has a unique political mandate in the sub-region to influence health policy at the highest level within ECOWAS Member States (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, and Togo) as well as to promote high standards for health, and facilitate harmonization of policies, pooling of resources, and the promotion of international collaboration to successfully face regional health challenges.

USAID/West Africa is looking to provide field support under the Leadership, Management and Governance Program (LMG) to expand on the institutional capacity building work with WAHO. LMG is a global five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by USAID/Washington, designed to strengthen and expand the people-centered capacity building strategy pioneered under the previous Leadership, Management, and Sustainability Program. The LMG Project’s objective is to support health systems strengthening by addressing the gap in leadership, management and governance capacity of policy makers, health care providers and program managers to implement quality health services at all levels of the health system.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Senior Technical Advisor for Institutional Capacity Building (STA-ICB) will be LMG/West Africa’s senior expert providing technical assistance to WAHO. The STA-ICB will be posted at WAHO’s offices, embedded within WAHO. The nature of the technical assistance provided will focus on strengthening the institutional capacity of WAHO particularly in the areas of organizational development, program management, leadership, governance, advocacy, communication, negotiation, marketing, health information systems (HIS) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Additional technical focus will be on family planning, reproductive health and HIV and AIDS prevention with the sharing of best practices and the promotion of scaling up activities. The STA-ICB will be responsible for identifying specific technical assistance needs and managing a detailed technical assistance plan, providing technical oversight of all short-term technical assistance.

The STA-ICB will be responsible for maintaining strong working relationships with WAHO through the support of MSH home office and regional support teams. This is a highly visible position that requires establishing and maintaining professional contacts among high-level regional institutions, donors, the private sector, agencies, and Ministries of Health in member countries. The STA-ICB is expected to be self-motivated and to take initiative. S/he must possess knowledge of USAID/West Africa and WAHO regulations and procedures, as well as experience and maturity to exercise professional judgment in conducting activities with relevant counterparts to further USAID/West Africa and WAHO interests.

SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES:In close collaboration with WAHO senior level managers, the STA-ICB will provide support to WAHO staff and its focal points with the ECOWAS Ministries of Health in terms of capacity building in the areas of organizational strengthening, program management, leadership, advocacy, communication, negotiation and marketing as well as the identification and dissemination of best practices.

1. Coordinate and implement capacity building programs to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of WAHO staff and other health managers in the region using evidence-based tools and approaches.

2. Facilitate training sessions for ECOWAS country representatives and WAHO staff to build their leadership, management, and governance capacities and provide orientations on the implementation of WAHO policies.

3. Collaborate with the senior leadership of WAHO to develop strategic plans and incorporate strategic focuses (including family planning) in regional meetings and dialogue.

4. Provide technical assistance in the development of regional health policies and strategies.

5. Coordinate all activities closely with WAHO decision makers and USAID/West Africa.

6. Assist WAHO senior managers and in-country focal points, to identify opportunities and mechanisms that will improve collaboration and coordination with senior government officials, USAID bilateral missions and other donors including Global Fund, PEPFAR, the World Bank, and private corporations.

7. Supervise and oversee support to a long-term technical assistant who will work with WAHO HIS expert to operationalize and implement regional HIS policies and platforms.

8. Provide assistance to strengthen communication, collaboration and coordination between WAHO and Ministries of Health in ECOWAS countries to promote South-to-South knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices. Assist WAHO in its efforts to improve coordination with other donors and development partners in the region.

9. Provide assistance to WAHO to strengthen its capacity to assist Ministries of Health in ECOWAS countries in improving planning, HIS, M&E, data analysis and reporting on priority health programs in the region.

10. Provide technical assistance to WAHO in the areas of communications, resource mobilization and marketing.

11. Participate in WAHO internal meetings and site visits. Produce quarterly reports to WAHO and USAID/WA, and communicate regularly with USAID/WA project managers.

12. Liaise with USAID and other local and international partners to promote the institutional development of WAHO and its work in the West Africa region.

13. Document and share successes and lessons learned in the format of project reports, publications and presentations at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required.

• A minimum of 7 years of field experience in progressively responsible positions in development programs, with management, HIS, M&E, organizational development, leadership, advocacy, communication and negotiation and adult training skills. Experience with public/private sector, health organizations, and international donors, and non-governmental organizations is highly desirable. Previous work experience with regional institutions also highly desirable.

• Solid understanding of ECOWAS and West Africa’s economic, political, social and cultural environment and the role of the regional institutions and host governments, private and public sector, including NGOs, in addressing development objectives, priorities and issues required. Knowledge of USAID, PEPFAR, the World Bank, the Global Fund and other donor mechanisms highly desirable.

• Ability to use good judgment on sensitive topics, including ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing assigned tasks and in dealing with stakeholders at all levels and in the appropriate cultural and political context.

• Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with senior managers, decision-makers, government officials, public and private donors, USG, and civil society.

• Practical and analytical skills necessary to translate data or information into concrete actions.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to work in a large team and build good working relationship with all stakeholders.

• Proficiency in computer use, particularly Microsoft Office applications for word processing, PowerPoint, email, and Excel.

• Fluent written and oral proficiency in English and French required. Must be able to communicate effectively in both languages. Portuguese language ability would be an advantage.

• Willingness to relocate to Bobo Dioulasso and travel within West Africa up to 50% time.

How to apply:

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